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Gunpla / Plamo General
***READ THE GUIDE***
https://docs.google.com/document/pub?id=1Tr8UyF2Xg5Ojqw0sxcO7oIG7IIsJPes3lMO5pHZKu5o
***READ THE GUIDE***
For those new to gunpla/plamo or even just new to this thread; please read the guide. Please read it before asking questions as there is a chance it has already been answered there.
For those unfamiliar, "plamo" is a shortened form of "plastic model". If it's made of plastic, someone can probably help you here.
If you're new, you're gonna fuck up. Don't worry! If you're experienced, dont make the new people worry!
>Why won't anyone answer my question?
Try being specific, especially about your materials and process. Post pictures whenever possible; even if the kit/part looks bad, you are more likely to get help posting pictures.
>Links
A guide to other types of plamo:
http://www.mediafire.com/view/1vf1aw7v91pz5pa/Airfix%20Model%20World%20Specia%20(Scale%20Modelling%20Step-By-Step).pdf
Kawaguchi Gunpla tips:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJV1h9xQ7Hx-SoCOivVEHNDOl16VWLB3A
Gundam Lineart:
http://seesaawiki.jp/nuriesozai/lite/d/MenuBar1 AND http://gundma.imgur.com/
Another gunpla guide:
http://funakatown.com/images/Building_Gunpla_Final.pdf
April Restock (Untranslated): http://bandai-hobby.net/site/schedule_images/nouhin.pdf
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Old thread:>>14087641
My Barbatos got to be the header image, nice!
Here's a hypothetical for everyone, if you were to move, or bring your models to shows or what have you, how do you transport your stuff?
I'm planning to move within the next couple of months, and I've been debating on how I want to transport all my models, with minimal damage. I figured just putting them in their original packaging would be too risky (since most boxes tend to be bigger than the actual model to fit all the runners), and they seem a by too bulky for gun cases (how I tend to store my /tg/-related miniatures). Any cost-efficient suggestions?
Since you're worried about movement within the box, how about packing them with, oh, newspaper? May not be good if the ink rubs off, though, so maybe kitchen towels would be better.
>>14096819
Disassemble into major bits (arms, legs, backpack etc) and layout in a line on top of a piece of newspaper. Roll it around and over the pieces, fit 3 HGs to an HG box and 2 MGs to an MG box typically. (outstanders like Neo Zeong etc does not apply)
>>14096693
Completed my Barbie couple of hours ago
>>14096824
If you're concerned about that, shopping bags are perfectly fine too. (yknow plastic ones you get at walmart)
>>14096829
found a pic of you based on your room
>>14096830
Oh yeah, those plastic bags would be perfect, and you probably have shitloads of them lying around too.
Anyone has the old 1/35 Code Geas models?
Look what else turned up, nippon yassan are pretty good.
>>14096833
It's decent enough tho. I only have a shitty camera desu
>>14096843
>>14096849
where do you live an iphone factory block?
>>14096849
>>14096858
Thats too upper class for him, anon. He probably lives on a DESIGNATED SHITTING STREET.
>>14096858
wasteland senpai
>>14096834
This sounds like the best. I don't want newspaper ink running off on my models. That and you tend to get a metric shitton when you go shopping at all.
I'm also torn on whether I should save the boxes or just pick and choose and try to store as many as I can per box. My collection isn't massive, but it has grown over the years, so I have a lot of boxes, good for storage and moving, but there's a lot of empty space when it's just the MS in there. Dammit, Bandai, why do you gotta make HE boxes all pretty?
>>14096867
Like I said, pack 2-3 to a box. Add extra padding inside the box to be safe.
For the other boxes, there is nothing wrong with cutting the cover art off and keeping just that, its flat too.
>>14096871
DJ TRU! I should really take out all my gunpla and boxes one of these days, start packing everything besides what I'm working on, and get ready. It'll be a fun exercise in figuring out what I have and what is FUBAR enough to warrant becoming scrap.
In other news, I just realized where I can get 2 sets of generic Graze shoulders that aren't used in the model kit for Barbatos form 2 and 3! Turns out the Carta Ritter comes with a set that the model doesn't even use, and the color's no problem because I'll have to paint them blue and white anyway. Now I have a reason to buy 3 Graze Ritters just to be able to reenact her death fight!
Does anyone here have any EVA kits?
Wondering about these three
http://hlj.com/product/BAN56322/Sci
http://hlj.com/product/BAN55154/Sci
http://hlj.com/product/BAN55153/Sci
>>14096819
Wrap each model in a shirt or two then pack then in a box.
Worse case Ontario they get a little dismembered in their package but the pieces will all be in there.
The best part is, not only have you packed your fragile items but your clothes aswell!
Getting two birds stones at once
>>14096933
I have the EVA-02 of that series. It's an interesting build, to say the least. I thought the rubber elbows with pieces already inside were a neat gimmick, but it severely limits articulation in the elbow to only about 45 degrees. Also, has color detail between an HG and a MG, so be prepared to paint small details like the face and hands.
>>14096849
>2 fans
>Shitty walls
South america or DESIGNATED?
>>14096944
>Worse case OntarioNo, worse case Ontario is if we elect the Liberals again
Whoever gets dubs in reply to this post decide which Zeta variant I get:
Z II
Lightning Zeta Gundam Aspros
ReZEL
ReZEL Defensor Type
ReZEL Commander Type
>>14096993
ReZEL Commander Type
isnt it later this month that the next hobby show starts? It feels like weve been in a void of new kits being announced. Id take a shit 3d printed gray prototype right now.
>>14096993
I see Z II, so... Z II.
>>14096993
Lightning get
>>14096993
Tryon 3
>>14096993
Tu vieja m3n
Anyone know where I can get one of those lances for the Tallgeese without buying the whole Dragon Momoko kit?
>>14097052
Making your own
>>14096993
MG Red Zeta.Cutest 5head ever, forever.
>>14096993
ReZEL Commander.
>>14096993
Double Zeta :^)
>>14096993
all of them
>>14096993
speaking of zeta, how is the perfect grade?
>>14096819
I did this. Bubble wrap is cheap and I used the plastic tub for storage later
>>14096933
Recently built 01 and 02
There are some neat gimmicks like a working plug system and tons of accessories, but they don't have elbow joints and the build was kind of boring imo
>>14097052
If you only want those for the weapons, you might wanna go Daban instead.
After looking through the runners, Dragon Momoko's halberd is only one solid piece while Daban's has some neat part separations.
The lance is about the same though and up to preference.
They're also considerably cheaper, about the price of an IBO HG.
I too got it only for the lance/halberd and also the shield and some other parts for a custom.
I dabble a bit more on my bash. I think it looks better
>>14097329
Looks cool, I prefer the spear pose personally
>>14097329
I like it, don't the side skirts hinder the front skirts and leg articulation?
>>14096993
MG Rezel commander.
Finally a day off and not too tired and make some small test build progress, then Wada Kouji dies ;_; RIP man.
>>14096819
When I had to move and store my gunpla in a box to be in a suitcase that would be thrown around by airport staff, I separated the limps before hand, wrapped them in the clear pockets that packs your original runners, with loose sheet of tissue in between (for example, between left and right legs, so the least paint scratching can occur). For MGs I just separated as much as I could and individually wrapped them. Filled the box with these wrapped parts and crunched up paper filling the box space so nothing moved around as I shook the box after closing. Hoped for the best, and none of my plamo got damaged.
Obviously for kits with large delicate things like V-fins, take them off and pack them separately in a small box of similar things to be in the bigger box.
>>14097446
Why the long face?
>>14097454
what the hell is that!?!
>>14097490
Shoelace Gundam
>>14097329
Needs a dong
>>14097383
Surprisingly it doesn't hinder any general poses
>>14097490A MECHA
>>14097508
wow really?!?
>>14097506
What about lieutenant poses?
Just got done with my test model. I call it my test model because its the first one I've ever painted.
I used brushes and spray paint, both Testors enamel.
I know it looks shitty but like I said it was just a trial and error thing to learn what works and what doesn't.
If anyone has any tips for me I would really appreciate it. Or if you feel like telling me how shitty it looks, I'm fine with that to.
>>14097542
the green looks good but you got lazy with the handpainting; you chose not to thin the paint or mask and it shows
>>14097490
A Hidden Shadow of G resin kit
>>14097542
also white on another color is tough to do, in generally you want to paint the kit white first, then mask the parts you want white, then paint the other color (green here)
>>14097547
I definitely get what you mean by thinking I got lazy, but I promise it wasn't that, I just dont know how to properly thin the paint. I got those tiny bottles of the enamel, and didn't want to thin it too much, so I didn't at all. Any tips?
>>14097553
Thank you kindly, Ill try and do that next time. Thats a good idea.
>>14097565
Just pour a bit out on a dish, cap etc. and mix a little bit of thinner with it and brush. You don't need to pour it in the bottle.
>>14097570
Ohhh good idea. Thanks. How many drops do you usually do, if I may ask?
>>14097572
It depends, start with 1 drop of thinner for each 2 drops of paint. You can go up to 1:1 if you want, or even 2:1. For hand painting details I think something closer to 1:2 thinner to paint is probably right.
>>14097609
I'm not even going to reverse search because that is the fakest shit I have ever seen
>>14097595
Thank you very much, these tips will surely come in handy for the next time I try it out.
H Y P E
Fuck choosing just one.
>>14096693
That barbatos looks pretty unenthused.
>>14097565
Get some transfer pipettes.
Two drops thinner to three drops paint usually works best, when handpainting with enamels.
>>14097612
Have we got any other photos of the incoming HG #200?
>>14097639
Well he is the straight edge of the Weasley family,
>>14097671
200th hasn't been announced.
>>14097684
Why would you do this with Shin instead of real Turn A? The aesthetic would match more.
>>14096819
I just got a job and even though I'll only be moving out 30 minutes away from my house, I'm dreading moving all my kits.
Upside is that I'm going to actually have money, so I can finally start building MGs.
Why do guncannons look like they're wearing onesie pajamas?
I know it's not canon but I love this kit with green LED
>>14097684
Ohhhh man, this kit looks so good. It's P-Bandai, right?
>>14097758
>Responding to obvious shitpost
How fucking new are you?
>>14097766
I pop in and out.I'm aware he's a shitposter, doesn't change the fact that it's a nice looking kit.
>>14096838
I got a lace, was okay, it was like building a gundam same polycaps even as most modern kits, but suffers some older kit flaws like the hands and weapons are molded together, like old hg beam sabers, other than that it was what alright meet source of parts if you bash with them.
>>14097634
Do these kits actually get re issued? I might grab one if they do
>>14097757
compared
>>14096993
>ReZEL Commander Type
>>14096993
if dubs you burn a kit for shitting up the general this badly
>>14096993
If dubs you buy Z II and then kys
>>14096993
WINRAR >>14097988
So is the Hazel Custom a good kit?
Also, how is the Origin Gouf? Would it stand out too much next to an Alex?
Trying to grab a few kits, then I'm done buying for a time.
r8 my wishlist
Delta Plus
GX DV
DX
V2
Nu ver Ka
So I finally had nice enough weather to topcoat Gusion. I guess it's finally time to paint and build 6th Form.
I'm still mad that I got yellow on Ryusei-go's rifle. I don't have any thinner, so I've been trying to scarpe and sand it off constantly, and it doesn't seem to be doing anything.
So what do you guys think? How badly did I fuck up?
>>14098087
just paint the tip silver and problem solved
>>14098087
i quite like the rebake, would be nice with ryuseigo's or carta graze's shoulders
>>14098197
It's shoulders are actually what attach to the torso. You'd have to replace the entire arm with the graze or some other mobile suit's shoulder. Only reason is because the peg in the shoulder bit that connects the bicep to the torso on the graze is too short to fit in the Gusion arm well, while the Barbatos shoulder bit is too thin and won't stay snugly.
I just tried both of them and it didn't really fit well going from the two shoulder pieces to the Gusion bicep.
So uh am I the only one that doesn't like the look of a kit with a matte topcoat?
>>14097988
>then kys
What?Z II Confirmed
Barbatosfag here, so I started work on my 6th form, how's the Tekkadan symbol look?
>>14098053
Hazels are great but need a little detailing to really shine, and if you don't mind titans colors I recommend picking up the Advanced Hazel instead, it has all the parts of custom with a lot more options
>>14098253
I'm surprised I found an opportunity to post this so soon after I capped it.
>>14098276
I don't mind, I prefer the Titans colors actually.
>@14098286
(You)
Anyone have a picture of a panel lined MG Dark Matter Exia, or experience with it?
I'm debating whether I should get it or the MG Red Frame Astray, but I can't find decent finished pictures for the Dark Matter.
>>14098337
Does Dalong not have a panel lined Dark Matter?
>>14098358
Now that's perfect, I wasn't even aware of Dalong. Much appreciated.
>>14097260
Thanks for the info. I just checked the a Daban review and noticed it had two lances.
Any interest in selling the other lance?
Sorry if I am posting this guy too frequently, I'm just having a lot of fun building this.
How do I make those small recessed rectangles on parts? I'm not sure how to do it with a chisel
Astray with the flight rotor when?
so are there any blades you prefer over the number 11? I want something that I can use for more accurate cuts and less flex. Something that wont break the tip for tracing a line over and over until the pla plate separates at the cut.
>Really like the Build Gundam Mk. II's backpack and underarm guns
>Rest of Build Bundam a shit, especially when the revives exist
>Want to buy the independently sold Build Booster Mk. II and slap it on the Revive
>the Build Booster Mk II is sold out everywhere and will probably never get restocked.
>>14098492
Fuck I always forget about them. Probably because whenever I search there the models are 2-4 times more expensive.
>>14097822
Not that I've heard of. The kits that I ordered are from 2000, there's still a good stock of them in warehouses.
Why the fuck does local store raises their price by 3x? I was on a mall yesterday and saw an HG Arios worth $34 fucking dollars which is usually on around $12
>>14098662
Because they pay to import them and pay for retail space and associates. They probably also don't sell a ton of them.
It's cheaper to operate a warehouse that can ship anywhere.
>>14098662
Disintermediation
>>14098662
Really? most of the ones in my hobbyshop are only about $2-$4 above the msrp.
Keep in mind that when you buy from an overseas retailer online you are paying BELOW msrp. And that local shops get them from distributors who have to ship them in, which costs money, and the shop has to make a profit on top of that.
>>14098273
Peru good.
On another note, my Mandy order got here, R8 my taste:
HGUC EZ8
HGUC Crossbone X1
Mecha collection (old cheap 300 yen line of G kits) Maxtet
>>14098735
>meh
>good
>you fucking what nigger
>>14098735
>duet
>triplet
>quartet
>quintet
>sextet
>sextuplet
>octet
>Maxtet
>HG 1.5 Gundam gets re-issue
God damn it. I just paid $40 last month for one. Well, I guess now I can pick up a 2nd without fear of fucking it up.
>>14098783
this bad boy, got it for 250 yen actually, and is only molded in red and white.
>>14098662
In Japan now and I've bought a few kits. I doubt I'll buy any more when I go back to America.
Prices are way too high. Hell if I wanted to buy some MG Chink knock off on ebay I could buy two or three real ones from the local store here.
And then paints and top coat prices are also in the rape range.
Shipping is mostly what jacks up prices, and limited suplies due to interest.
>>14098806
You lucky fucker, I've been trying to get the G Gundam model kits and you get it for a steal. I'm still missing hyper mode dragon and the regular shuffle alliance.
>>14098813
It's still up there if you want it for some reason. if you're thinking of the actual 1/144 Maxter then this isn't it.
>>14098819
forget to mention that it's under "Gundam Mac Star"
PG Dendrobium when?
>>14097230
step up your packing game.
>>14098853
>shipping the most fragile hand grenade in an entire line of fragile hand grenades
>>14098460
you want the olfa art knife style blades
>>14098860
>not just keeping it in small plastic shards in a ziplock
literally how I keep mine
>>14098860
Hey, don't call my MK.II a hand grenade. That thing is the only part of the RG line worth a damn.
>>14098887
You mean you rebuild from shattered pieces on a regular basis? What a legend
>>14098383
Note how a set of lance/halberd is blue and another set is yellow.
That yellow one is meant for the Tallgeese I which at the time of release, does not come with the lance/halberd.
I only got one set of blue lance/halberd for the Tallgeese II.
>>14098909
hey a lot of them are really nice, they're just hand grenades
you're right that the MK 2 isn't though, it's the only one of mine that I can't recall any pieces ever flying off of it
>>14098923
Ah weak. The youtube review I saw had two axes and two lances.
>>14098930
I've done drop tests of the MK.II from about 6ft and only the following came off mine:
>beam sabers
>rifle
>back of rifle hand
>left leg inside upper armor plate
>left side yellow vent from the chest
>cockpit opened up
>right side shoulder popped off but the parts didn't seperate
>>14098819
I thought the box looked weird, what is it then?
I've never liked gundams but the Graze Ein looks pretty good. Will there be a 1/100 or should I get the 1/144?
>>14098851
Probably be able to use that thing as a house.
>>14098970
The 1/144 is basically a 1/100. Graze Ein is just that big.
>>14098970
every time I see a great grunt suit that isn't fettered by an arbitrary need to make it look like a gundam, I just get sad knowing it will probably never get a proper master grade
>>14098970
It's big.
>>14099014
>my feet hurt
>where's crank
>I wish I was at home killing orphans
>>14099014
>It's big.
For Ein
>>14098993
>>14098997
>>14099014
Oh. Well, okay.
I've been collecting koto kits for the past few years but I haven't put anything together; this looks like easy mode in comparison, so I guess I'll use it as babbys first build and aerograph/waterslide practice.
POST YOUR WIPS!
Finished building my Titan's MKii
>>14099083
Remove those nubs, panel line it and matte spray it and maybe it's finished, fuccboi.
>>14098940
>intentionally dropping your gunpla
I never even once dropped any of my shit, even HGs.
My MG 00 Raiser had fallen off from an action base once. Luckily, no permanent harm done.
>>14099063
Still can't decide should I just go pure white mixed with purple or gray mixed with purple.
>>14099110
In his defense, I can see where he'd get the temptation to test it. The solidness of the RG MK. 2 is really surprising when you build it.
>>14099115
I'd say grey, but I like my gunpla stock, It's why I never really liked Build Fighters at all.
>>14099063
Just got done snapping the Graze Ritter.
My first HG and I'm pleasantly surprised.
Doesn't look out of place either next to my RGs.
Gonna customize the shit out of it.
Perks of being a late series variant, it comes with many extras most the regular Grazes comes with.
You could easily make a cyan normal graze.
Really loving the shoulder gimmick.
Also have the Grimgerde on the way and hyped for Graze Ein and Astaroth.
>>14099163
why do you waifufags always have shit cameras
>>14099110
>>14099120
I'd never, EVER drop another kit. Its crazy how well built this kit is. If there was ever a gundam that really felt like it would stand up in a war as a mobile weapons platform, to me, its the MK.II
>tfw no PG MK II 2.0 based on the RG design
>>14098969
>>14098819
I actually got it, and upon searching "mac star" I also found the SD, which I also picked up. Thanks anon.
>>14099168
Been meaning to save up for a phone with better camera but I've been hemorrhaging money towards plastic crack.
Also, how the fuck do I come off as a waifufag in my post?
Although I do like Carta's character design,Atrais best IBO girl.
>>14099145
I don't even know what is this colour.
And the paint guide says it's white with brown,pink and purple.
>>14099168
I actually got a DSLR for my birthday a few weeks back, I've been meaning to set it up and put it to good use, and try to make a make-shift photobox, just been busy, you know, building gunpla.
Anyone have pictures of clear pieces being topcoated with a matte finish?
I want to see what it looks like
>>14099239
if you've ever seen a frosted glass window it looks just like that
>>14099240
This. Frosted glass is actually just glass that's been textured, often by utilizing a sandblasting technique.
So Gouf Origin? y/n?
>>14099297
gonna start building my second RG, Wing Zero
I hope not to fuck again with those shoulder padsand the v-fin :'(
>>14099063
Still working on this. Scratchbuilding is time consuming. Especially if you fuck up and have to redo steps.
I bought an HG Red Frame, where can I get the RG decals? I checked ebay, hobbylink, the regular places, no dice
>>14099462
You scratchbuilt those? looking good. I've seen those little panel things before, though... Are you working on what I think you are?
>>14099519
1/100 mobile worker truck.
>>14099538
Oh, nevermind. They looked like the sides of rising gundam's skirt.
I discoveres Mandarake last night and bought myself a Full Armor ZZ and a Kampfer.
Feels good to not have to worry about markups, but I kinda feel I should support local stores.
>>14099557
fuck buying local
>>14099684
12 dollars for a gusion, 18 for twin loto tanks, 10 for exia repair at mine, not bad at all.
Dragon Momoko or Daban, which is the better bootleg?
Or does it depend on the kit?
>>14099739
Dragon Momoko is the bootlegger you want. Daban makes more stuff and tends to throw in bonuses but they are just not very good.
Not that DM is all that great either if you're used to Bandai, but shit, better than Daban.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9njlIhDFXPo
6:30 onward contains Gunplas ads from the early 80s. But the Xabungle WM model commercials and other /m/ stuff make it worth watching the whole way through.
>>14099684
inorite?
MG Kampfer is 56 SGD in the one place I can find it. Online it's almost half the price (3k yen).
Full Armor ZZ can't be found at all and HLJ is out of stock, so if I want something, I'm basically praying that Bandai releases it.
But Mandarake is great, too bad you can't combine purchases from multiple stores.
>>14099778
Is there an online store which specializes in either of them?
>>14099797
>Xabungle
HAYATE NO YOOUUUUUNI
ZABUNGURUUU
ZABUNGURUUU
>>14098909
My 00R is not a hand grenade too
>>14099557
>saw an RG Astraea Type F on Mandarake
fucking finally
>>14098860
It's true, my GP01Fb is super fragile. I blame the PG-level transforming action in 1/144, there's just not enough space to make it work.
>>14099810
>Is there an online store which specializes in either of them?
Ebay.
But the problem for me is, the price of a bootleg and the price of a real kit are about the same once shipping is included.
Unless its P-Bandai.
>>14099821
If you think the RG GP01 is flimsy, you should see the RG Zeta. It's also a downscaled version of the perfect grade, with all the same types of transforming hip mechanisms except less than half the size they were meant to be.
Would it be really stupid to put a fuck ton of thrusters on a Guntank to make a "Guntank High Mobility Type"? I mean, it isn't like it needs MORE GUNS for a custom.
Because the temptation to do it is yell to "fuck you, Tomino, Guntank can function in space just fine! Legs are just for show."
Granted, i guess the "proper" way to do it would be to get rid of/hide the threads entirely and basically turn it into a mobile armor.
>>14099859
Make a really disgusting combination of G-Armour and Guntank with a billion thrusters.
Super high mobility Guntank Destructor.
>>14099859
Keep the treads and give it a big supercharged motor from a car model
>>14099859
Give it four legs with thrusters.
>>14099827
I actually avoided the RG Zeta because of what a previous gunpla general said. I'll stick with the Zeta 2.0.
>>14099823
Fuck, for some reason Ebay won't ship to Singapore.
>>14099859
Sounds like the Booster-type Ex-S Gundam.
>>14099873
If you're in Sinapore there's bootleg shops there and in Indonesia and Malayasia.
You can probably google where to buy them .It'd be much better for you since there wouldn't be a shipping cost.
>>14099874
I know there's local shops, but the legit kits locally cost more than shipping + online costs. I'll go take a look, thanks anon.
>>14099859
Give it the backstory of the Federation jerry rigging the Guntank for space in order to compete with Zeon mobile armors.
>>14099877
I mean bootleg shops. That's what you're looking for right?
>>14099880
Yeah, I've just never encountered a bootleg shop that sells only bootlegs.
Tried dry brushing on a zoid kit, how did i do?
>Tfw waiting for family to leave so I can build my Mk.II
FUCKEN LEAVE ALREADY
>>14099942
Why not do it while they're around? Stupid kids?
how do you avoid the schedule pdf fucking up when you google translate?
Has there ever been a successful group build project here or on /toy/?
>>14100100
What's a group build?
>>14100086
Know Japanese?
>>14100103
A thing where most people on the thread will do a Gunpla build based on a specific theme. Like most people doing one based on battle damage and field/jurry rigging repairs as that could it be the theme for the month, which leads to different people doing their version of what that may entail.
I'm still trying to figure out how high-heeled shoes are "more stable for the Earth." The only few times I've ever worn them I've felt more unstable than anything.
How's my progress on Barbie number 6 guys?
>>14100110
Oh, I see. That certainly sounds fun; I have a lot of kits to throw at this sort of thing.
>>14100116
Well, high heels aren't suited for the Earth, because in addition to stability issues they increase surface pressure and the chance you'll go clean through the surface of whatever you're stepping on.
The original high heels were developed to shape women's legs and basically force them to walk primly and elegantly. A more humane version of the Chinese footbinding method, basically.
Scopedog feet would be the most reasonable form of mecha feet, IMO.
>>14100140
I know, that's why I'm so confused why Eco chose to give Barbatos heels when they landed on Earth. What was the tactical advantage of this? Hell, it's even hard to get him to stand sometimes.
>>14100153
I don't have that picture, so you'll just have to imagine it when I say: becauseitscool.jpg
>>14100153
To look fabulous?
>>14098909
My mkII, 00R and Exia aren't hand grenades at all. Especially the 00R.
>>14100159
My only quip with RG Exia is that his legs seem to like to run off and play somewhere else all the time. I really like the model, it's just the legs that don't like to play nice. It's the same with my sister's Destiny (she really likes it when I give her models cool poses). Maybe it's the type of plastic their inner frames share, not sure.
But my friend's RG 00Russer seems pretty stable. They Raiser rings on the twin engines like to be difficult, but otherwise it's pretty solid.
MK II on the other hand is solid af. There's nothing I do to it that makes it fall apart much to at all. I have to say the MK II/NT-1 are probably my two all time favorite UC mobile suits, and this just adds to that!
>>14099921
Thats a nice weathered effect. Making a Command Wolf?
>>14098969
In case you were still wondering what it was, all I can gather is that it was part of a cheap value store line of kits.
>>14099546
If it makes you feel better I'm planning on buying a 1/144 Rising and am HG Shining and graphing the Rising parts onto the Shining.
>>14100116
My head-canon is: I dunno about you other anons but irl but when you want to stop moving or make a sharp turn, do you also dig the front half of your foot diagonally into the ground? And when you leap forwards or do small side hops/steps, its also with the front of your foot? I'm feel like that was the intention of the barbie heelies but obviously its still way too exaggerated.
>>14100116
If wer're going with anything in IBO, it probably is another weapon for Mika to literally stomp all over the bad guys with no issue.
>>14100225
Dumb description so, I just meant pressing the front of your foot into the ground to stop you moving.
>>14100234
Reminds me of toe stops with rollerblades.
>>14097627
Different guy, with testors I've found that an acceptable thinner is Zippo lighter fluid. It's cheaper by volume than the testors thinner and seems to work just as well.
>>14099810
Aliexpress is a good place for bootlegs because everything is a bootleg unless it's expensive, then its real. Lots of items have free shipping, I just got a DM Tallgeese and the DM super edgy cross gun in the mail last week for like 30$ total
>>14100116
>The only few times I've ever worn them I've felt more unstable than anything.
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Any chance of a 1/144 Graze Ground Type? I have an idea for a custom, but the high heels ruin it.
>>14100331P-Bandai.
>>14099921
Yep, i haven't painted any thing that isn't grey though, figured the frame looks kinda boring so i decided to spice it up a bit, first time drybrushing too.
>>14100333
Different approach then: any 1/100 comes with the graze shield? Like the one in hg weapon set 1.
>>14100284
>Aliexpress
Oh god I can feel the bootleg radiating from that place. Thanks.
>>14100100
yes there has
>>14100362
What was it?
>>14100350
Nope.
>>14100346
Oh shit why did i reply to my self.
Meant for >>14100186
>>14100371
No real theme, which is part of why it worked, people could just build what they wanted
There were also a few anons who were willing to ship the prize kits to like Azerbaijan or wherever you fags live
I wish Bandai would sell the IBO frames.
>>14100284
I ordered two things from there. Hope I don't get screwed too badly.
Are the problems with the MG Full Cloth Crossbone not being able to hold its weapons in a pose legitimate?
>>14100423
One shipment was like 2 weeks earlier than the other, seems pretty legit. My app keeps bother me to rate and review the transaction like eBay does. Chinks wrap their packages in a shit ton of tap tho.
>>14100548
Chinks treat human beings like shit, you think they'll treat packages any better? The company just bundles them up tight so you actually do business with them again.
>>14099063
fingers are fragile as hell
>>14099063
Building vulvarape 1.
>>14100350
That shield looks simple enough to scratchbuild yourself.
Juat get some nice and thick enough styrene sheet and you're golden.
>>14097801
I guess since no one really answered you, yes, the turn A shin is p-bandai
>>14100525
Yeah, especially the giant cutlass. that's literally the only two reasons I got it, to display it with a cape and the cutlass, and it would never hold the cutlass.
I think it has something to do with the hands being really tiny, and being the old moving 3-finger design.
>>14100652
Damn, that's unfortunate - I really wanted to get it to do an aerial pose with the Peacock Smasher.
Ah well, thanks anon. Saved me some money.
Postin' fab dom
It's very nearly complete and I'll have to go back and touch up some existing areas, when I matte varnished the light purple some white flecks of whateverthefuck stuck to the legs.
Not entirely sure about keeping the dark purple glossy or not, it's a shame I don't have any parts to kit bash a beam scatter gun because it barely exists on the base model.
>>14099063
I'm half-tempted to glue some parts to make it more stable, the backpack is very loose.
>>14100685
I've been using Mr Cement for stickers and loose parts.
>>14100706
>Mr Cement for stickers
radical
>>14100724
Is that not what you're supposed to do?
Looking for advice,
Which one of these is the most fun to make and build?
>>14100780
>TUBING AAAAAAH
>THESE FUCKING ARMS AAAAAAAH
>It's just a bigger HG.
>Buy the G-self perfect pack
>Ignore all the negative reviews because I absolutely love the design
>Start building it today
>It's an absolute nightmare
I have never been so unmotivated to finish a build before. This kit is beyond rubbish to the point where I got a headache from building it.
>>14100804
That's what you get for supporting G-Reco.
![latest[1].jpg](https://i.imgur.com/MHPvFz3.jpg "latest[1].jpg")
>>14097609
Kestrel bitch.
>>14100804
If you hate it so much, just build the backpack and slam it onto the RD G-Self.
>>14100780
>Bandai Hobby Orphans Gundam Barbatos "Gundam Iron Blooded Orphans"
This name feels unnecessarily long.
>>14100804
Welcome to g reco club. I got a space jahannam and the gaeon and I haven't seen kits with worse articulation in about 7 years. The hands have God awful motion ranges, as do the shoulders and the shitty proportions on the jahannam stop it's legs going anywhere.
>>14098970
Why it got ugly hands,
>>14100828
Amazon does have some funky names up, hell the MG Gyan is "Gundam Seed Destiny Gyan 1/100 MG Model Kit".
>>14100153
To give it a Satir / Demon hooves feel look. You know the theme of IBO, demons of Ars Goetea whatever that shit is called.
>>14098997
The Graze Ein is way too big to ever get a MG.
>>14100663
Get some glittery ornate decals to up its flamboyancy to maximum.
>>14100838
>>14100804
The actual kit of the G-Self by itself is kind of nice, but you can really see how they really went cheap in some places, and it has an inordinate amount of stickers for a HG kit, from what I've experienced. What I don't understand is why they didn't make the back of the hand pieces white in the first place, but molded it in grey/black and gave you a white sticker to cover it with.
The gating was really nice though, I recently did it and the Freedom Revive, and compared to kits like the V-Dash they have really nice gating that leave minimal nubs and marks afterwards.
But I just guess a lot of the G-Reco designs just don't translate well into High Grade kits, like with a lot of the Zanscare kits
Can anyone recommend me paints for frame and mechanical parts? I'm also looking for a good gun metal-ish color.
Preferably Mr. Hobby, since that's what I have available.
I already picked up burnt iron, and that's pretty good. A bit too dark for what I need it for, however.
Just out of curiosity, what markers do you all use? The black one I had (GM301) just died on me, and I'm looking at trying out a few alternatives.
>>14100847
At the very least I need to get some green rhinestones for the eye and lenses
